ABB statement on EFRA Committee Greyhound welfare report

Commenting on the EFRA Committee report on Greyhound welfare, a spokesman for the Association of British Bookmakers said:

As the Committee rightly notes, 90% of betting shops contribute to the British Greyhound Racing Fund – contributions which come to £7million a year. We will continue to support this important work.

In addition, it is important to recognise that high street betting shops also contribute over £27million to greyhound racing in the form of media rights a year, and a further £1million in sponsorship and prize money.